Some indirect effects of positive practice overcorrection. Issue 3 (12th August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peters, Lindsay C.; Thompson, Rachel H.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied behavior analysis. Volume 46:Issue 3(2013:Autumn)
• Page Start: 613
• Page End: 625
• Publication Date: 2013-08-12
• Subjects: Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; Social Behavior -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1002/jaba.63
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8855

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="jaba63-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>We evaluated the effects of positive practice overcorrection (PP OC) on levels of motor stereotypy and appropriate engagement in the activity practiced during treatment with 3 young men with autism. We also measured preference for the practiced activities during preference probes to determine if these activities might acquire aversive properties as a result of the frequent pairing with PP OC. Treatment reduced motor stereotypy for all 3 participants, and engagement increased for 2 of the 3 participants. Relative preference for the activities was not disrupted by the implementation of PP OC, although overall contact with the activities decreased for 1 participant. Results from 1 participant suggest that PP OC may be less effective when stereotypy results in access to a more highly preferred activity.</p> </sec> </abstract>